います
imasu
Polite
Common
N5
verb
Translations
1.
to be (for animate objects)
2.
to exist
Notes
The verb 'います' is used for animate objects, such as people and animals, to indicate existence or presence. It is the polite form of 'いる'.
Examples
猫がいます。
Neko ga imasu.
There is a cat.
先生が教室にいます。
Sensei ga kyoushitsu ni imasu.
The teacher is in the classroom.
誰かが外にいます。
Dareka ga soto ni imasu.
Someone is outside.